Hong Kong in turmoil

An anti-extradition bill protester is detained by riot police during a protest outside Mong Kok police station in Hong Kong, September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Monday, September 02, 2019

An anti-extradition bill protester is detained by riot police during a protest outside Mong Kok police station in Hong Kong, September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Police officers point their guns towards anti-extradition bill protesters after a clash at Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong, August 25, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Police officers point their guns towards anti-extradition bill protesters after a clash at Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong, August 25, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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An anti-extradition bill protester throws a petrol bomb as protesters clash with riot police during a rally to demand democracy and political reforms, at Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong, August 25, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

An anti-extradition bill protester throws a petrol bomb as protesters clash with riot police during a rally to demand democracy and political reforms, at Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong, August 25, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Riot police use water cannons to disperse anti-extradition bill demonstrators during a protest in Hong Kong, August 31, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Riot police use water cannons to disperse anti-extradition bill demonstrators during a protest in Hong Kong, August 31, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

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Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow arrive at the Eastern Court by police van after being arrested on suspicion for organizing illegal protests, in Hong Kong, August 30, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Friday, August 30, 2019

Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow arrive at the Eastern Court by police van after being arrested on suspicion for organizing illegal protests, in Hong Kong, August 30, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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A woman identified as Ms Lui attends a news conference about an alleged sexual harassment Ms Lui said she experienced at a police station during her detention, in Hong Kong, August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Friday, August 23, 2019

A woman identified as Ms Lui attends a news conference about an alleged sexual harassment Ms Lui said she experienced at a police station during her detention, in Hong Kong, August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Protesters share a moment at Mei Foo underground MTR station, after protesters moved into the station following tear gas fired by riot police, in Hong Kong, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Protesters share a moment at Mei Foo underground MTR station, after protesters moved into the station following tear gas fired by riot police, in Hong Kong, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

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An injured young female medic receives medical assistance after being hit by a pellet round in the right eye during a demonstration in Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood in Hong Kong, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato

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Monday, August 12, 2019

An injured young female medic receives medical assistance after being hit by a pellet round in the right eye during a demonstration in Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood in Hong Kong, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato

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A combination picture shows anti-extradition bill protesters wearing an eyepatch, in reference to a female medic that was injured in clashes with police, during a protest inside the airport terminal in Hong Kong, August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Monday, August 12, 2019

A combination picture shows anti-extradition bill protesters wearing an eyepatch, in reference to a female medic that was injured in clashes with police, during a protest inside the airport terminal in Hong Kong, August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Riot police use pepper spray to disperse anti-extradition bill protesters during a mass demonstration at the Hong Kong international airport, in Hong Kong August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Riot police use pepper spray to disperse anti-extradition bill protesters during a mass demonstration at the Hong Kong international airport, in Hong Kong August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Medics attempt to remove an injured man who anti-government protesters said was an undercover policeman at the airport in Hong Kong, August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Medics attempt to remove an injured man who anti-government protesters said was an undercover policeman at the airport in Hong Kong, August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Police clash with anti-government protesters at the airport in Hong Kong, August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Police clash with anti-government protesters at the airport in Hong Kong, August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Anti-extradition bill protesters use trolleys to stop passengers from entering the security gates during a mass demonstration at the Hong Kong international airport, in Hong Kong August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Anti-extradition bill protesters use trolleys to stop passengers from entering the security gates during a mass demonstration at the Hong Kong international airport, in Hong Kong August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Protesters face riot police inside the Yuen Long MTR station, the scene of an attack by suspected triad gang members a month earlier, in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, August 21, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Protesters face riot police inside the Yuen Long MTR station, the scene of an attack by suspected triad gang members a month earlier, in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, August 21, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Locals react during the "Reclaim Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan, Restore Tranquility to Our Homeland" demonstration against the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, August 17, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

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Saturday, August 17, 2019

Locals react during the "Reclaim Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan, Restore Tranquility to Our Homeland" demonstration against the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, August 17, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

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Military vehicles are parked on the grounds of the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Military vehicles are parked on the grounds of the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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A man watches the dots of laser pointers move across the facade of the Hong Kong Space Museum during a flash mob staged to denounce the authorities' claim that laser pointers were offensive weapons in Hong Kong, August 7, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Wednesday, August 07, 2019

A man watches the dots of laser pointers move across the facade of the Hong Kong Space Museum during a flash mob staged to denounce the authorities' claim that laser pointers were offensive weapons in Hong Kong, August 7, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

An elderly woman is helped by a demonstrator after police fired tear gas during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Monday, August 05, 2019

An elderly woman is helped by a demonstrator after police fired tear gas during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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A protesters uses a slingshot during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tai Po residential area in Hong Kong, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Monday, August 05, 2019

A protesters uses a slingshot during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tai Po residential area in Hong Kong, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Police fire tear gas at a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tai Po residential area in Hong Kong, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Monday, August 05, 2019

Police fire tear gas at a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tai Po residential area in Hong Kong, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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An anti-extradition bill protester throws a stone at a police station in Tseung Kwan O residential district, in Hong Kong, August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Sunday, August 04, 2019

An anti-extradition bill protester throws a stone at a police station in Tseung Kwan O residential district, in Hong Kong, August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Henry Tong, wearing a helmet and a first aid vest associated with the anti-extradition bill protests, kisses his wife Elaine To as they pose for photos after getting married in Hong Kong, August 4, 2019. The banner reads,"Let's go for it together."...more

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Sunday, August 04, 2019

Henry Tong, wearing a helmet and a first aid vest associated with the anti-extradition bill protests, kisses his wife Elaine To as they pose for photos after getting married in Hong Kong, August 4, 2019. The banner reads,"Let's go for it together." REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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A police officer points a gun towards anti-extradition bill protesters who surrounded a police station where detained protesters were being held during clashes in Hong Kong, July 30, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

A police officer points a gun towards anti-extradition bill protesters who surrounded a police station where detained protesters were being held during clashes in Hong Kong, July 30, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Pro-democracy protesters use umbrellas to protect themselves from tear gas during a protest against police violence during previous marches, near China's Liaison Office, Hong Kong, July 28, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Pro-democracy protesters use umbrellas to protect themselves from tear gas during a protest against police violence during previous marches, near China's Liaison Office, Hong Kong, July 28, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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A man in white peeps out from a Nam Pin Wai village entrance during a protest against the Yuen Long attacks in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

A man in white peeps out from a Nam Pin Wai village entrance during a protest against the Yuen Long attacks in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Calvin So, a victim of the Yuen Long attacks, shows his wounds at a hospital, in Hong Kong, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Calvin So, a victim of the Yuen Long attacks, shows his wounds at a hospital, in Hong Kong, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Men in white T-shirts and carrying poles are seen in Yuen Long after attacking anti-extradition bill demonstrators at a train station in Hong Kong, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Men in white T-shirts and carrying poles are seen in Yuen Long after attacking anti-extradition bill demonstrators at a train station in Hong Kong, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Riot police use pepper spray to disperse pro-democracy activists inside a mall after a march at Sha Tin District of East New Territories, Hong Kong, July 14, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Sunday, July 14, 2019

Riot police use pepper spray to disperse pro-democracy activists inside a mall after a march at Sha Tin District of East New Territories, Hong Kong, July 14, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Anti-extradition demonstrators march to call for democratic reforms, in Hong Kong, July 21, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Anti-extradition demonstrators march to call for democratic reforms, in Hong Kong, July 21, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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Protesters break the windows of the Legislative Council building on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Tuesday, July 02, 2019

Protesters break the windows of the Legislative Council building on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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A person holds a placard next to a banner displayed inside a chamber, after protesters broke into the Legislative Council building during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1, 2019. The banner reads "There are no...more

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Monday, July 01, 2019

A person holds a placard next to a banner displayed inside a chamber, after protesters broke into the Legislative Council building during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1, 2019. The banner reads "There are no thugs, only tyranny". REUTERS/Stringer

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Police try to disperse protesters near a flag-raising ceremony for the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Monday, July 01, 2019

Police try to disperse protesters near a flag-raising ceremony for the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Marks from thrown eggs and anti-extradition graffiti are seen on the walls of the Hong Kong Police headquarters in Hong Kong, June 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Marks from thrown eggs and anti-extradition graffiti are seen on the walls of the Hong Kong Police headquarters in Hong Kong, June 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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Demonstrators wave their smartphones during a rally ahead of the G20 summit, urging the international community to back their demands for the government to withdraw the extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 26, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Demonstrators wave their smartphones during a rally ahead of the G20 summit, urging the international community to back their demands for the government to withdraw the extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 26, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong addresses the crowds outside the Legislative Council during a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, June 17, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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Monday, June 17, 2019

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong addresses the crowds outside the Legislative Council during a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, June 17, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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A person stands on a scaffolding surrounding the Pacific Place complex next to a banner related to the protests against the proposed extradition bill, in Hong Kong, June 15, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

A person stands on a scaffolding surrounding the Pacific Place complex next to a banner related to the protests against the proposed extradition bill, in Hong Kong, June 15, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

A protester holds a placard next to a recruiting banner at the Hong Kong police headquarters reading "Let yourself experience the feeling of being a police officer" as she attends a demonstration in Hong Kong, June 16, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

A protester holds a placard next to a recruiting banner at the Hong Kong police headquarters reading "Let yourself experience the feeling of being a police officer" as she attends a demonstration in Hong Kong, June 16, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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Police officers fire a tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Police officers fire a tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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A protester rests during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

A protester rests during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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Protesters march along a road demonstrating against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Protesters march along a road demonstrating against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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A police officer uses pepper spray during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, early June 10, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

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Monday, June 10, 2019

A police officer uses pepper spray during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, early June 10, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

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A man meditates amid clashes between demonstrators and riot police during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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A man meditates amid clashes between demonstrators and riot police during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Demonstrators hold yellow umbrellas, the symbol of the Occupy Central movement, during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, in Hong Kong, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Sunday, June 09, 2019

Demonstrators hold yellow umbrellas, the symbol of the Occupy Central movement, during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, in Hong Kong, June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Pro-democracy lawmaker Gary Fan lies down after clashes with pro-Beijing lawmakers during a meeting for control of a meeting room to consider the controversial extradition bill, in Hong Kong, May 11, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

Pro-democracy lawmaker Gary Fan lies down after clashes with pro-Beijing lawmakers during a meeting for control of a meeting room to consider the controversial extradition bill, in Hong Kong, May 11, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters take to the hills to form flashlight-carrying human chains during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day when families traditionally gather to gaze at the moon and eat mooncakes while children swing colorful lanterns.

Southeast Asia has suffered for years from annual bouts of smoke caused by slash-and-burn clearances of forests for farms and palm oil plantation land, raising worries about public health and the impact on tourism.

An unprecedented surge in wildfires has occurred since Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro took office in January vowing to develop the Amazon region for farming and mining, ignoring international concern over increased deforestation.

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